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Mits Takahashi
Nisei male. Born October 22, 1924, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle, where father was a prominent member of the Japanese Gardeners Association. During World War II, removed to the Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and the Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. Drafted into the army, and served in Italy with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Received the Silver Star for valor in combat. Helped to revive the Japanese Gardeners Association in Seattle postwar.
Interviews
Mits Takahashi Interview — ddr-densho-1000-207
March 20, 2008.
Seattle, Washington.
02:52:44 — 37 segments.
02:52:44 — 37 segments.
